Managed VPS Hosting with SSD

All VPS hosting isn’t created equal. Liquid Web's managed virtual private servers (VPS) provide you with the power of a dedicated server and the flexibility of cloud hosting – and they all include support from the Most Helpful Humans in Hosting™ available to assist 24/7/365 via phone, email, and chat.

Our Managed VPS (Virtual Private Server) hosting line is the ideal solution for clients who require the control of a dedicated server matched with the affordable features of a VPS.

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Our VPS Hosting Includes All of the Following

CloudFlare CDN™

You'll receive the full management of one of the most popular CDNs in the world - at no extra charge - to speed up your site and further boost security. We'll set up and manage CloudFlare; you sit back and relax.

Enhanced Security

Security is paramount, which is why we include ServerSecure™ with every server. Your server will be protected by a mighty suite of proprietary security enhancements that help block unwanted access and ensure your data remains secure.

Built-in Backups

Local site backups are included with every server. For an extra layer of backup protection you can add Cloud backups, which enable automatic, full-server snapshots to provide unmatched data protection and recovery for your server.

DDoS Attack Protection

We provide free basic protection from small volumetric DDoS attacks with every single server. Best of all, it's always on and ready to go. Comprehensive protections and mitigation are available for larger and more sophisticated attacks.

VPS Hosting That’s Faster Than AWS, Rackspace, and Digital Ocean

Our servers outperform Rackspace, Amazon, and Digital Ocean across the board. We enlisted the help of Cloud Spectator, an independent 3rd party cloud analytics firm, to benchmark our cloud products against the competition.

Essential Hosting Services for Your Managed VPS

Block Storage

Need more local storage for your backups or files? Deploy a Cloud Block Storage Volume and attach it to your server. Need those files on a different server? No problem, detach from your current server and attach to the new one.

DDoS Protection

Distributed denial-of-service (DDoS) attacks are impacting to any organization with Internet-facing applications and infrastructure. Protect yours against several types with Liquid Web’s DDoS Protection.

Managed VPS FAQs

What is VPS hosting?

A VPS is an emulation of a computer, also known as a virtual private server, that lives within a parent server and shares resources with other virtual servers. This parent server splits up portions of itself for other virtual servers through software called a hypervisor.

A Cloud VPS instances can store multiple sites, email, DNS, databases, users, but most importantly these aspects can be managed through an easy to use control panel. Since a Cloud VPS is a simulation of a physical server, it also provides SSH/SFTP and Root access, allowing for libraries, modules and other services to be configured.

You'll have control to resize your server to accommodate for sudden spikes in traffic or scale down for post-seasonal businesses. By resizing you’ll be able to upgrade or downgrade your VPS instance allowing you to pay for only what you use.

Why choose a Cloud VPS server?

Cloud VPS servers not only provide peace of mind for small to medium businesses but they also offer a robust combination of benefits:

Quick Scale-Ups for Changes in Traffic

Pay for What You Use

Host Unlimited Sites

Cost-effective

Contract Free Hosting

Various OS Choices

Daily Backups

SSH and Root Access

Highly Secure

Are all VPS hosting plans managed?

Yes, by default all of our servers come managed! Our servers are configured with a Fully Managed image using your choice of cPanel/WHM or Plesk control panel. Management level is determined by which server image is being used. If desired, you can customize your desired level of management level. View full details of our management tiers here. We’re confident we’ve got you covered!

Which VPS should I choose?

You don’t have to hire an expert to find a Cloud VPS server that is right for you. Your current hosting provider can provide details about your OS, CPU, RAM and disk usage to help you make an informed decision.

If you are new to hosting or don’t know your current set up, contact our helpful Solutions Architects! Our team of experts is waiting 24/7 to assess your needs and make those tough decisions for you. Get used to a group of experts on your side!

What operating systems can I get on a VPS? Can I install my own OS?

On our VPS platform we currently offer the following 64-bit operating systems:

CentOS 6

CentOS 7

Ubuntu 14.04 LTS

Ubuntu 16.04 LTS

Debian 8

Windows Server 2012 R2 Standard

Windows Server 2016 Standard Edition

Unfortunately the VPS platform does not allow installation of custom operating systems. If the offered operating systems are not the right fit you may want to consider a Dedicated Server.

You don’t! Our Migrations teams sole focus is to take that pressure off you by transferring your data from your old server or provider. Did we mention, migrations comes free with our Cloud VPS server?

Moving a website requires special attention, skilled experts and dedicated time, but the Migrations team can transfer your data on your timeline and with minimal downtime. Whether you are looking to have more room for customization or if you just have outgrown your current hosting environment, our Migrations team is here to make the transition as smooth as possible.

How long will my VPS take to setup?

Our cloud provisioning system is able to rapidly deploy new servers after orders have been verified. The setup time for a VPS server actually varies depending on if you are using a Linux or Windows operating system. On Linux based servers you should see the VPS online within 15-30 minutes. For a Windows based server you will see the VPS online within 1-2 hours.

Can I upgrade my VPS?

Absolutely! If your business goes through seasons or if your about to debut a new product line our Cloud VPS can be upgraded to accommodate your traffic.

Being able to scale not only means that you’ll have the power to server out your customers’ request but that you also won’t be paying for anything you don’t use. Our options of “Quick and Full Resizes” enable you to account for sudden bursts of traffic or long-term growth.

What is the difference between VPS and Dedicated Server?

A Cloud VPS is an emulation of a computer, also known as a virtual private server, that lives within a parent server and shares resources with other virtual servers. A Dedicated Server is a stand-alone, physical server that does not share resources. As with fixed resources, scarcity can lead to less than optimal performance for the resource-intensive application, which is why Dedicated Servers often outperform VPS instances.

The two environments have plenty of overlapping qualities, but most importantly Dedicated Server render greater security, customization and excellent availability. With granular control, you are free to customize hardware components like disk space or RAM and installation of unique operating systems. More substantial computing power (CPUs) and disk space allow Dedicated servers enhanced performance for high amounts of traffic. When uptime and performance are critical to your business Dedicated Servers are second to none for hosting.

How many websites can I host on a Cloud VPS?

The beauty of having an environment that can expand is that you can upgrade your Cloud VPS at any time. Consequently, your server has limitless abilities to host as many websites as you would like.

Our experienced Solution Architects are ready to answer your questions and get you into a server that is perfect for your business. Contact our Solutions Architects day or night, 24/7.

Hear What Others are Saying About Our VPS Hosting

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